Afflicted
Afflicted adjective - Mentally or physically unfit.
Handicapped and afflicted are semantically related in diseased topic. In some cases you can use "Handicapped" instead the word "Afflicted" as a verb or an adjective.
Handicapped
Handicapped adjective - Incapable of functioning as a consequence of injury or illness.
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Synonyms for Handicapped
Afflicted and handicapped are semantically related in diseased topic. Sometimes you can use "Afflicted" instead the word "Handicapped" as a verb or an adjective.
Nearby Words: handicap, handicapping
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